Miami Heat will hold 2016 training camp in Bahamas

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MIAMI, FL -- The Miami HEAT announced Tuesday that they will hold their 2016 Training Camp at The Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in Nassau, Bahamas, from Tuesday, September 27 through Saturday, October 1, 2016. This marks the second time the HEAT will hold training camp in the Bahamas; having previously held training camp there prior to the 2013-14 season.

Following Media Day on Monday, September 26, the HEAT will travel to Nassau and will conduct two-a-day practice sessions in the Grand Ballroom at the Atlantis Conference Center beginning on Tuesday. They will conclude the practice sessions and return to Miami on Saturday afternoon.

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"The Miami HEAT's decision to hold its fall training camp in The Bahamas for a second year is indicative of something very special going on in our destination," said Bahamas Minister of Tourism, Hon. Obie H. Wilchcombe, M.P. "The Bahamas has established itself as a world class sports tourism destination and we look forward to welcoming the Miami HEAT's players, coaches and executives."